Bengali-Style Fish In Yogurt Curry Recipe

Name: Bengali-Style Fish In Yogurt Curry
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/2 teaspoon ground turmeric; 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper; 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper; 1/2 teaspoon caraway seeds; 1 pound tilapia fillets, cut into 1- to 2-inch pieces; 1 cup plain, lowfat yogurt; 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour; 5 tablespoons vegetable oil; 1 tablespoon black mustard seeds; 1 medium red onion, finely chopped; 1 tablespoon finely chopped garlic; 1 tablespoon curry powder; 1 1/4 cups heavy cream; Salt; 2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh cilantro, for garnish

Servings: persons

1/2 teaspoon ground turmeric
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1/2 teaspoon caraway seeds
1 pound tilapia fillets, cut into 1- to 2-inch pieces
1 cup plain, lowfat yogurt
1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
5 tablespoons vegetable oil
1 tablespoon black mustard seeds
1 medium red onion, finely chopped
1 tablespoon finely chopped garlic
1 tablespoon curry powder
1 1/4 cups heavy cream
Salt
2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh cilantro, for garnish

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1. Mix together the turmeric, black pepper, cayenne pepper, and caraway seeds. Add the tilapia pieces and toss to coat. Cover and let sit for 30 minutes in the refrigerator.
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2. In a blender, combine the yogurt and flour and set aside. Heat 3 tablespoons of the oil in a medium skillet over medium-high heat. Add the mustard seeds and cook, stirring, until sputtering and fragrant, about 1 minute. Add the onion and cook, stirring, until translucent, about 3 minutes. Add the garlic and curry powder and cook for another 2 minutes. Add the cream and the yogurt mixture and bring to a simmer. Reduce the heat to low and simmer until the sauce is thick, about 5 minutes.
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3. In a nonstick pan, heat the remaining 2 tablespoons oil over medium heat. Gently fry the seasoned fish until crisp on both sides, about 3 minutes per side. Add the yogurt mixture to the fried fish and simmer until fish is cooked through, about 5 minutes.
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4. Season with salt and serve hot, garnished with fresh cilantro.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1/2 teaspoon ground turmeric, 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper, 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper, 1/2 teaspoon caraway seeds, and more.

Yes, Bengali-Style Fish In Yogurt Curry falls under the Seafood category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Bengali-Style Fish In Yogurt Curry

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